Uranium-235 Enriched UF6 Gas from China

Hexafluoride uranium gas enriched in the U235 isotope to levels above 0.711% for nuclear fuel production. Classified under HTS 2844.20.0050 as 'other' compounds of uranium enriched in U235. Used primarily in uranium enrichment cascades for reactor fuel.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain NRC import license and IAEA safeguards agreement prior to shipment

Provide detailed isotopic composition certificate and radiation safety data

Avoid misclassification as natural uranium (2844.10); enrichment level determines heading

Uranium-235 Enriched UF6 Gas from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2844.20.00.50